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Lagos Waste Management Authority presents financial support cheques to sweepers who sustained injuries while on duty, as well as to the families of deceased sweepers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

The Lagos Waste Management Authority has presented financial support cheques to sweepers who sustained injuries while on duty, as well as to the families of deceased sweepers who lost their lives in the line of duty.


The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, stated in a press release on Thursday that the presentation of the cheques was a demonstration of LAWMA’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of sanitation workers.

Gbadegesin reaffirmed the Authority’s dedication to protecting the lives and livelihoods of sanitation workers, describing them as frontline environmental heroes who play vital roles in keeping Lagos clean and habitable.

”Our sanitation workers go to great lengths, often under very risky conditions, to maintain environmental sanity across the state.

As a responsible organisation, we have a moral and institutional obligation to support them—not just in words but in action—especially when accidents or unfortunate incidents occur while on duty.

“This gesture is our way of saying: we see you, we value you, and we will always stand by you,” Gbadegesin said.


He said that the financial assistance was part of LAWMA’s structured welfare package for sanitation workers under its operational coverage, which includes accident compensation, insurance, regular health checks and periodic safety training.

He added that the initiative aligned with the Authority’s broader commitment to human dignity, social equity and inclusive governance, noting that no sanitation worker should be left to suffer in silence or neglect due to work-related hazards.

“At LAWMA, we believe that social protection is not an option but a necessity.

“As we work tirelessly to improve the city’s waste management systems, we are equally investing in the people who power that system. Their well-being remains central to our mission,” Gbadegesin said.

The CEO, reiterating the importance of health and safety practices among sanitation workers, urged sanitation workers to remain vigilant, especially when operating in high-traffic areas and at night.

He assured them that the Authority would continue to upgrade its health and safety protocols to minimise occupational risks.

The LAWMA boss said that the cheque presentation was one of several welfare-focused initiatives undertaken by the Authority as it worked to institutionalise a sustainable and dignified work environment for all sanitation personnel across Lagos State.

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